Licensed Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours, Great Benefits

Apple Tree Dental; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

No nights or weekends

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Apple Tree Dental in Mounds View, MN seeks a Licensed Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, patient‑focused team. You will assist dentists chairside, prepare materials, and take dental X‑rays while ensuring a clean, safe clinical environment.

Required: Minnesota LDA license, accredited dental assisting program, CPR (BLS), and DANB or state jurisprudence. We offer flexible hours, no nights/weekends, PTO, 401(k) matching and health benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program is required.
• Active Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) credential is required.
• DANB certification or equivalent state jurisprudence qualification is required for specified tasks.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care, including chairside assistance and preparation of dental materials.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as required.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, following infection control protocols.
• Document patient care and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting program

Minnesota LDA license

DANB certification or state jurisprudence

CPR (BLS)

Job description

Apple Tree Dental in Mounds View, MN seeks a Licensed Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, patient‑focused team. You will assist dentists chairside, prepare materials, and take dental X‑rays while ensuring a clean, safe clinical environment.

Required: Minnesota LDA license, accredited dental assisting program, CPR (BLS), and DANB or state jurisprudence. We offer flexible hours, no nights/weekends, PTO, 401(k) matching and health benefits.